Originally published on Linkedin.com on May 31, 2016 By Karen Blodgett My wish for all “Survivors,” of adverse events resulting in PTSD, from one CSA (Child Sexual Abuse Survivor) “Survivor,” to all trauma “Survivors.” Although complex trauma may or may not be an issue for periods of time, lessons learned…
Originally published on LindsayFischer.com on May 20, 2016 By Lindsay Fischer Women like me suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, some of my fellow PTSDers wanted to draw attention to the fact that men and soldiers are not the only ones who deal…
Originally published on Amyoes.com on May 16, 2016 By Amy Oestreicher This weekend, I had my first official public reading of my full-length drama, Imprints. As an actress, I love the stage. But as a playwright, watching my own life played out before my eyes, I had never been more…
This is an extension of the College Mental Health Program, which you can learn about here. My Story At 17, I was sexually abused by a mentor figure for nearly a year. I froze, unable to face what had happened to me for months until days after my 18th birthday.…
